Typhoon Yagi weakened into a tropical depression on Sunday, September 8, after devastating Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, killing at least three people and damaging numerous homes. The storm caused widespread flooding, felled thousands of trees, and led to power outages in coastal areas.
Vietnam authorities warn of ongoing risks from heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides, especially in northern mountainous regions. The storm, downgraded from a super typhoon, has killed at least seven people and injured dozens since making landfall on Saturday. The coastal province of Thanh Hoa remains on high alert for further flash floods and landslides.
Asia’s most powerful storm this year has also impacted other countries in the region. Hainan Island in southern China reported four fatalities, while the Philippines, the first country hit by Yagi, recorded a death toll of 20 with 22 still missing.
Vietnam’s meteorological agency has urged caution in affected areas, noting the ongoing risk of natural hazards. Despite the storm’s weakening, rescue efforts in coastal provinces are set to begin once conditions improve.
Hanoi’s Noi Bai international airport resumed operations on Sunday after temporary closures due to severe weather. In Hainan, authorities are assessing significant economic damage and addressing widespread power outages.
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